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'Twice as many die' in Africa after surgery

A doctor performs free cataract surgery at Al Nuur eye Hospital in Mogadishu, on February 16, 2015. More than 800 patients annually receive free cataract surgery at Al Nuur Eye Hospital as part of a drive to improve the eyesight of members of poorer communities.

Surgery is a "silent killer" because of a lack of medical staff for aftercare, researchers say.

  • 4 January 2018
  • From the section Africa

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Woman receives bionic hand with sense of touch

Scientists unveil the first bionic hand with a sense of touch, that can be worn outside the lab.

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